Alex Cora has been one of the best managers in baseball since joining the Boston Red Sox’s dugout in 2018, especially in the postseason.
During his first year as Red Sox manager in 2018, he led the team on one of the most impressive playoff runs ever, going 11-3 against the New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers en route to a World Series title.
Cora’s second trip to the postseason was nearly as impressive. In 2021, he guided Boston to a 6-5 record in October, falling just two wins shy of the World Series one year after the team finished last in the AL East without him.
Now, on the eve of his third playoff run with the Red Sox , Cora is looking to replicate that success over the next few weeks.
When asked about his impressive postseason resume (17-8 record, .680 w